Attention Seattleites (and visitors to the Emerald City this weekend): Hop on over to the CD (Central District) for the 2nd annual Hopscotch CD event. August 23, 2014 9-6. Between Jackson and Union. 2.9 miles of hopscotch fun! Yesterday I watched as the temporary path was laid down by volunteers before the event, using giant […]
Seattle
The eye of the Space Needle
Last week, I had a chance to play tourist in my own town with a trip to Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. I’ve been talking about taking the elevator up “the needle” with Little Bird for months. We drive past it several times each week and she gazes with rapt attention. Is is scary, Mama? Why […]
Birthday on Bainbridge
A couple weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday on Bainbridge Island. For a few blissful hours, I was on island time. The ferry to Bainbridge Island is a short passage, about 30 minutes. And, for me and the Mr., the Bainbridge ferry was also the setting for our first date in 2005. Once safely […]
Golden hour at Seattle’s Golden Gardens
Each month, I look forward to Mamas with Cameras, a monthly meet-up of camera-toting mamas. One of our annual events is an evening taking photographs at Seattle’s Golden Gardens. On the morning of our intended meeting, the sky was gray and foreboding. But then…sunshine! We were greeted with a spectacular ‘golden hour‘ and a […]
Kubota Garden in Winter
Beauty in the midst of winter at Kubota Garden in Seattle. Winter rain — The field stubble Has blackened ~Matsuo Basho Pond reflections Cotoneaster Raindrops on pine Pine Needles Moss at Kubota Garden Curly Willow Berries Take the road less traveled, Beth
Birds of the Pacific Northwest (Go Seahawks!)
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Anna’s Hummingbird Robin Chickadee Eagle Seahawk Take the road less traveled (and GO SEAHAWKS!), Beth
Superbowl Sunday: Smokin’ Seattle Seahwawks Stout Chili Recipe
What would Superbowl parties and tailgates be without chili? And what would chili be without endless debate: Beans (and which beans)? Pork, beef, or both? Vegetarian? Vegan? Spices (and which spices)? Then there’s beer. Well, of course, you say. But what about beer in your chili? Absolutely! Beer will boost your chili. It helps tenderize […]
Seward Park on New Year’s Day
Seward Park New Year’s Day 2014
Oola Distillery: Hand-crafted Seattle spirits
What do winter wheat, white oak, and a German Shepherd have in common? At Oola Distillery–a lot. A few weeks ago, while out for a neighborhood stroll, we decided to stop in for a tasting at Oola, a craft distillery located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, and one of many micro-distilleries popping up all over […]
Blowing bubbles
One cool thing about having kids is that it gives you an excuse (not that you need one) to be…well, kid-like. Last week, I enjoyed a glorious sunny Seattle evening in Volunteer Park blowing bubbles–and photographing them–with other mamas who are members of Mamas with Cameras. We used special bubble solution (thank you Wenmei!) that […]